$144,700
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,440 sqft
304 Jefferson St, Benson, IL 61516
Est. Refi. Payment $1,114/mo*
Refinance Your HomeCurrently Off Market - Sold Apr 15, 2025 for $135,000
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$145KSince last month
Decreased$1K (-0.8%)Since last year
Increased$7K (+5.3%)Since last sale
Increased$9K (+6.7%)Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.
Trulia Estimate
The of this home's value increased by +79% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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| September 2026 | $144K |
| August 2026 | $145K |
| July 2026 | $145K |
| June 2026 | $143K |
| May 2026 | $142K |
| April 2026 | $142K |
| March 2026 | $141K |
| February 2026 | $138K |
| January 2026 | $140K |
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Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.21 | Single-Family Home | $55,000 | 05/27/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,097 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $217,000 | 09/29/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,500 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $65,000 | 11/21/25 | 5 | 2 | 2,016 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $126,000 | 08/11/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,008 | |
0.44 | Single-Family Home | $166,500 | 03/26/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,294 | |
5.04 | Single-Family Home | $142,900 | 08/24/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,185 | |
5.24 | Single-Family Home | $131,000 | 09/19/25 | 2 | 1 | 951 | |
5.14 | Single-Family Home | $115,000 | 05/12/26 | 2 | 1 | 732 | |
5.12 | Single-Family Home | $125,000 | 11/07/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,359 | |
4.25 | Single-Family Home | $430,000 | 08/31/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,844 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.06 | $147,800 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,244 | Off Market | |
0.06 | $223,100 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,984 | Off Market | |
0.08 | $235,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,752 | Off Market | |
0.12 | $126,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,008 | Recently Sold | |
0.17 | $105,700 | 2 | 1 | 1,204 | Off Market | |
0.18 | $196,000 | 4 | 2.5 | - | Recently Sold | |
0.19 | $65,000 | 5 | 2 | 2,016 | Recently Sold | |
0.15 | $143,700 | 3 | 1 | 1,846 | Off Market | |
0.21 | $55,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,097 | Recently Sold | |
0.16 | $227,300 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,500 | Off Market | |
0.21 | $190,800 | 3 | 2 | 2,339 | Off Market |
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Single-Family Home
Built in 1893
1,440 sqft
$100/sqft
Garage
About this House
Much more than you might expect from an older home! All kinds of bonus rooms including kitchen w/breakfast bar, dining area w/built-in cabinet open to large living room, small family room or home office w/built-in cabinet/gun case, large 3 seasons room w/sliding glass door, & a nice basement with 2 interior accesses offering a woodburning stove previously used as a family room! The garage has a spacious walk-up second floor for storage. New furnace in 2017 is high efficiency. New shingles on house and garage w/gutter guards in 2024.
304 Jefferson St, Benson, IL 61516 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,440 sqft single-family home built in 1893. It last sold for the $135,000 asking price on Apr 15, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $144,700, with a rent estimate of $1,239/month.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Bryan Betts, (309) 275-3641
Mahaffey/Betts Realty
Bought with: Kacie Rodriguez-Hall, (309) 826-0980, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12316099
Home Details for 304 Jefferson St
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished,PartialNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1440 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, DryerDryerRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa No Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood |
View No View |
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Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank |
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Year Built Year Built: 1893 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional |
Building Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 0533127006 |
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Price List Price: $135,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sat Mar 22 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: BensonCommunity: Not Applicable |
School Information Elementary School: Sowers ElementaryElementary School District: 60Jr High / Middle School: Roanoke-Benson High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 60High School: Roanoke-Benson High SchoolHigh School District: 60 |
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Building Area Building Area: 2265 Square Feet |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 9100 sqft |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Listing Terms: Conventional |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 12316099 |
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Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Apr 15, 2025 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12316099 | Sold | $135,000 |
Mar 23, 2025 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12316099 | Contingent | $135,000 |
Mar 19, 2025 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12316099 | Listed For Sale | $135,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $3,405 | $43,685 |
Home facts updated by county records
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What Locals Say about Benson
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100 % Say neighbors are friendly
100 % Say there are sidewalks
100 % Say streets are well-lit
100 % Say kids play outside
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say it's quiet
100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
75 % Say there are community events
50 % Say there's wildlife
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
33 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
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Frequently asked questions about 304 Jefferson St
- What is 304 Jefferson St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 304 Jefferson St in Benson, IL is $144,700.
- What is the price history for 304 Jefferson St?304 Jefferson St in Benson, IL last sold for $135,000 in April 2025.
- Is Benson a buyer's or seller's market?Benson is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What are the closest schools to 304 Jefferson St?The closest schools to 304 Jefferson St in Benson, IL are Roanoke-Benson High School (rated 9/10), Roanoke-Benson Jr High School (Elementary, rated 6/10), Sowers Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 10/10).
- Does 304 Jefferson St have air conditioning?Yes, 304 Jefferson St in Benson, IL has air conditioning.
- Does 304 Jefferson St have laundry facilities?Yes, 304 Jefferson St in Benson, IL has in-unit laundry.
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